Therapeutic Specialist

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Full time 12-month opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Albury - Wodonga
• $110k - $114k (SCHADS Level 6) + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900

About the opportunity
This role is pivotal within our Therapeutic Residential Care program, aimed at providing specialised care and recovery for children and young people who have experienced abuse-related trauma.

In this dynamic position, you will lead clinical efforts in our partnership with Junction Support Services in their residential care setting, conducting therapeutic assessments and implementing tailored trauma informed strategies. Your role will focus on enhancing the therapeutic practices through the development and delivery of reflective practice, role modelling, direct support & training for the therapeutic residential care team. The position will provide direct therapeutic work with children and young people where appropriate.

Additionally, you will champion the rights and well-being of children and young people, working closely with a network of stakeholders including families, educational bodies, broader support services and child protection services to foster a supportive and healing environment. This position embodies not just care delivery but a commitment to transformative change in the lives of vulnerable children.

Australian Childhood Foundation
The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in working therapeutically with children and young people who have experienced trauma and have complex needs and presentations.
• Strong advocacy for the needs and best interest of children and young people.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, DFFH, other agencies, and the community.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
• A well-developed ability to assist others to understand the implications of Trauma and Attachment theories and their relationship to child abuse.
• Knowledge of and expertise in delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to the client group.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence or equivalent.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network – Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Guided Supervision – Regular individual and group supervision to support your growth.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children’s needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact – Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.

To learn more about our work and the impact we’re making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

To Apply:
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, please click APPLY and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.
🔎 For a copy of the Position Description please visit: https://auschildhood.sharepoint.com/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?sortField=Modified&isAscending=false&viewid=4331ad9e-bc83-4125-b7da-8b4da2d43d07&id=/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/External Access/Position Description/PD - Therapeutic Specialist - Albury-Wodonga TRC VN452.pdf&parent=/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/External Access/Position Description

Applications close on 13 January 2026, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.
Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.